Sales Development Manager – North UK
This exciting new opportunity offers a leadership position responsible for driving sales growth across the North of England, including the M62 corridor and Scotland. The role involves managing a team of two product specialists and providing hands-on leadership and coaching to maximize market share and account penetration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regularly visit customer sites to support sales activities, with an expectation of 60-80% of time in the field.
- Coach, mentor, and lead the product specialist team to enhance performance, drive repeat business, and achieve preferred supplier status.
- Manage the sales territory, developing and implementing strategies to increase account penetration and overall market share.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with current and potential clients in the life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Actively prospect for new business alongside the product specialist team and contribute to lead generation.
Experience required:
- A degree-level education in a life science or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in people management and team leadership.
- At least 5 years of experience in sales and account management within relevant industries.
- Knowledge of life sciences, academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts in the North of England.